[ECOLOG-L] Study Conservation Science in Australia

[Berndt Janse van Rensburg]

Dear ECOLOG-L,

Please can I ask you to consider posting the attached learning opportunities linked to the University of
Queensland, Australia. This should be of interest to many students interested in learning more about the
science of conservation.

Best wishes,

Berndt Janse van Rensburg









Study
Conservation Science in Australia

Are you
passionate about securing the world’s biological diversity through conservation
science? Gain a comprehensive postgraduate degree in conservation through the
exciting offerings at the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. The Master
of Conservation Biology and the Master of Conservation Science are ideal
programs to expand your career prospects in the increasingly important area of
conservation science.

 

Program
overview 

These
coursework programs will give you skills and knowledge to contribute to
securing the world's biological diversity through the integrative disciplines
of conservation, ecology and biodiversity combined with social science, law,
environmental philosophy, economics and scientific reason. Conservation
professionals are highly sought after for field and office roles in government,
universities, non-profit organisations and industry, to preserve life by
working against accelerating extinctions.

 

Field
trip experience

Through
immersive field teaching activities into unique Australian locations, including
the Great Barrier Reef, sub-tropical rainforests and deserts, you will focus on
the problems of restoring and maintaining viable populations of animal and
plant species, and natural and managed ecosystems. 

 

Teaching Practices

Learn
from world leaders in their discipline who will provide you with a diverse
set of experiences, key skills and access to international networks essential
for a modern conservation professional. Student numbers are kept low to give
you the best learning experience to complete the Master of Conservation Biology
in 12 months or the Master of Conservation Science in 18 months.

 

The
programs capitalizes on the outstanding record of UQ in the conservation
biology field (ranked 1st in the world in “Biodiversity
Conservation” and 6th in Ecology in 2017 in the Center for World
University Rankings; 1st nationally in Environmental Sciences in the
2017 QS World University Rankings). Our courses are taught by the academics and
researchers whose research excellence and applied conservation biology
experience are responsible for these world class rankings. Join us now for this
unique degree program.

For
more information, visit the Master of Conservation Biology website, http://www.biology.uq.edu.au/master-conservation/, or contact the Administrative Office at the School
of Biological Sciences (biologyad...@uq.edu.au).  

 

 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement: Leadership Coordinator

[Jennifer Kelley]

The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is a nonprofit consortium of 
nearly sixty universities and research institution worldwide. OTS was 
founded to provide research and leadership in research, education and 
responsible use of natural resources in the tropics. OTS works to 
sustain our tropical ecosystems, by driving scientific discovery and 
knowledge, by enriching human perception of nature and by enhancing 
worldwide policy actions in the tropics. OTS has offices in the U.S., 
Costa Rica and South Africa and operates research stations in Costa Rica 
(Las Cruces, La Selva and Palo Verde) and Kruger National Park in South 
Africa (Skukuza Science Center, a partnership with South African 
National Parks and Nsasani Trust).

OTS is hiring a Leadership Coordinator to support the President & CEO. 
You will report directly to the President & CEO, and play a key role in 
ensuring the success of the President’s office. You are energetic, 
thoughtful, positive and creative, willing to roll up your sleeves to 
get the job done, whatever it may be, while keeping things hyper-
organized. You are flexible, strategic, thrive at multi-tasking in a 
fast-paced environment, while also paying exquisite attention to detail. 
You are collaborative and are always willing to go the extra mile. You 
are a good writer.  You have the maturity, professionalism and 
confidence to function as a liaison to the Board of Directors and to the 
senior staff leadership team.  Finally, you are excited about tropical 
ecology.

Whether you are interested in a career enabling executives and 
organizations to be successful or whether you see this as an opportunity 
to learn up close and have an impact on research, education and 
conservation in tropical ecosystems, this position could be for you. 

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the President & 
CEO including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; 
completing expense reports; arranging (and re-arranging) complex and 
detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; scheduling and managing 
conference calls involving multiple time zones; creating and compiling 
documents for meetings and to facilitate decisions by the President & 
CEO.

Edits documents and composes and prepares correspondence that is 
sometimes confidential.

Coordinates and ensures the CEO's schedule is followed and respected. 
Proactively manages the CEO’s time effectively, delegating meetings to 
others as appropriate. 

Plans and manages logistics and organizes documents for Board meetings, 
which are held both domestically and internationally.

Communicates directly, and on behalf of the President and CEO, with 
board members, donors, member institution representatives and others, on 
matters related to CEO's programmatic initiatives.

Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns 
addressed to the President, including those of a sensitive or 
confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, 
or response.

Works closely and effectively with the CEO to keep her well informed of 
upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. 
Acts as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the 
internal and external environment and keeps her updated.

Provides leadership both internally and externally, to build 
relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a 
variety of special projects for the President, some of which may have 
organizational impact.

Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, 
proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, 
often with deadline pressures.

Relevant Experience, Skills and Abilities

Required (critical to successful job performance.  Applicants not 
meeting required skills may not be hired)

• 3-5 years of Executive Assistant experience, or experience in a 
similar role supporting senior leaders
• Undergraduate degree
• Professional demeanor and ability to exercise discretion
• Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage 
and keep track of multiple requests and projects and adapt to urgent 
requests and changes in priorities
• A strategic thinker who anticipates future opportunities and 
consequences, thinks innovatively and can organize chaos into a coherent 
plan
• Ability to evaluate risks and opportunities, uses analytical and 
problem-solving skills and takes initiative and drives for results
• Highly skilled in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite 
(especially InDesign), social media web platforms, distance 
communication and meeting technology, and ability to learn new 
applications quickly
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Preferred

• Fluency in Spanish would be a big plus
• Personal interest in tropical ecosystems, international research, 
education and conservation
• Knowledge and 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting - Program Specialist NMSU

[Ashley Bennett]

New Mexico State University has a Program Specialist position open at the Los 
Lunas Agricultural Science Center. The purpose of the Program Specialist 
position is to support a USDA NIFA funded project that will lead extension and 
research activities in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) across the state of New 
Mexico. Extension and research objectives will focus on pollinator IPM as well 
as implementing IPM in urban landscapes. This project will also initiate 
monitoring of beneficial insects across residential landscapes and city parks 
throughout the state. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing 
project objectives and ensuring project activities are completed on time. This 
person will coordinate and facilitate workshops on a variety of topics 
including: pollinator management, IPM strategies in urban landscapes, and pest 
/ beneficial insect identification. This person will also provide technical 
assistance for field and greenhouse trials by identifying study sites, 
assisting with field sampling, overseeing greenhouse trials, and managing 
undergraduate students working on research and laboratory projects. General 
duties for this position will include: developing outreach materials for 
stakeholders, organizing and assisting with extension events, communicating 
with project collaborators, conducting field and greenhouse studies, managing a 
statewide beneficial insect monitoring project, data entry and analysis, 
literature searches, creating reports, and general assistance with project 
management.

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in 
entomology, ecology or a related discipline with experience in field research. 
A Master’s degree is preferred. Candidates must be self-motivated, 
detailed-oriented, capable of working independently, as well as with a variety 
of different stakeholder groups, and have excellent time management skills. 
This person must be comfortable communicating with academic collaborators, 
extension agents, stakeholders, such as homeowners, and students. Successful 
candidates must be willing to participate in field research, manage greenhouse 
trials, and oversee undergraduate assistants. This candidate must also have 
experience with scientific writing. A valid driver’s license is required. This 
is a one-year position with the possibility of extension. The closing date is 
February 8th, 2018. To apply visit: https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/search and 
search for posting number: 1700661S.

[ECOLOG-L] AmeriCorps Opportunity: Lakes Region Conservation Corps- Summer 2018

[Katri Gurney]

Interested applicants can find more information/apply online at 
https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc. Applications are reviewed in the 
order they are received. Application closes February 20, 2018 at 8:30 AM.
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The Lakes Regions Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service 
program that develops skills and experiences for conservation 
professionals. LRCC members are the driving force behind many of the 
conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The program is based 
out of the Squam Lakes Association with host sites at the Squam Lakes 
Conservation Society and the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. The program 
provides hands-on conservation work experience and certifications over a 
broad range of areas, which ensures that LRCC members are capable of 
independently approaching a variety of tasks in the environmental 
conservation field. Members remove invasive species, maintain trail 
networks, lead volunteer crews, educate the public on local and regional 
conservation initiatives, and spearhead reports on conservation efforts. 
The trainings, certifications, and experiences also develop important 
professional skills that are applicable to future careers within many 
occupational and educational fields. The program ensures that LRCC members 
are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks, acting as a 
leader, and thinking critically to solve any problem that may arise. For 
more information about the LRCC program please visit 
https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc.

LRCC members must meet the following qualifications regardless of host 
site:
-Available from May 21, 2018 through October 17, 2018 (end date dependent 
on completion of service hours)
-Must be 18 years of age by May 21, 2018
-Must be covered by health insurance for duration of program
-Must be a competent swimmer
-Able to lift 50 pounds
-Able to carry and use heavy tools while hiking
-Able to hike at least 8 miles in a day
-Able to work independently and with a group
-Must apply online
-Must pass all certification exams
-Must be covered by health insurance for the duration of the program
-Must meet the Corporation for National Community Service's minimum 
requirements:
-Must clear all required National Service Criminal History Checks
-Must be a US citizen, US national, or legal permanent resident of the US
-Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, or must be working toward 
attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service


LRCC members receive the following over the course of the program 
regardless of host site:
-NH Safe Boating certification
-NH Commercial Boating license
-Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certification
-Student loan forbearance on qualifying loans.
-Living allowance  of $200 weekly, distributed biweekly
-AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,907 received upon successful completion 
of program (minimum of 900 hours)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE at https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-
lrcc. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.



Katri Gurney
AmeriCorps Program Manager
Squam Lakes Association
ka...@squamlakes.org
https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc

[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Graduate Assistantship, Monarch Butterfly Behavioral Ecology at Iowa State University

[James Adelman]

Description
Monarch butterfly populations have experienced dramatic declines in North 
America over the past two decades. This project is part of a broad 
collaboration that seeks to identify and mitigate factors associated with 
these declines. 

Specifically, one M.S. assistantship is available to work with behavioral 
ecologists, entomologists, and theoretical modelers to understand how the 
distances at which monarchs perceive resources (flowering plants and 
milkweed) could influence reproductive success at a landscape scale. This 
position will start as early as spring of 2018 in the Adelman and 
Sappington labs at Iowa State University, as part of the Ecology and 
Evolutionary Biology Interdepartmental Graduate Program and/or the 
Departments of Entomology and Natural Resource Ecology and Management. 

Qualifications
Official qualifications can be found on the EEB website here, 
https://eeb.iastate.edu/admissions/#admission-standards
However, in evaluation of candidates, highest weights will be given to 
letters of recommendation and prior research experience. Desired 
qualifications include excellent writing abilities, strong quantitative 
skills, and experience in animal behavior.

Stipend and Other Information
Stipend is approximately $24,000 per year. The student will receive health 
insurance and a waiver of 50% of graduate tuition.  Graduate admissions to 
the NREM department are processed on a rolling basis, so review of 
applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable applicant 
is found.

To apply, please email me the following documents: a cover letter 
describing professional interests and career goals, a curriculum vita, 
copies of all college transcripts and GRE scores, and the names, phone 
numbers, and email addresses of at least three references. 

Contact
Dr. James S. Adelman, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and 
Management, Iowa State University, adelm...@iastate.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] 2018 Haida Gwaii (Pacific Ocean Archipelago) Summer Terms

[Carlos Ormond]

Dear Ecolog members,

See below for information on two exciting experiential
undergraduate/graduate summer terms in Haida Gwaii this May and June 2018
with the Haida Gwaii Higher Education Society (HGHES.ca), and UBC Faculty
of Forestry.

Haida Gwaii is a remote archipelago off of British Columbia’s northwest
coast, Canada. A microcosm of the world, these islands offer an
unparalleled setting for students to learn first-hand about the complex
social, cultural, political, ecological and economic issues facing
communities around the globe, converging at a local scale.

· Intensive, community-based programs
· Accredited by the University of British Columbia, open to students
everywhere
· Earn 300-level credits, transferrable to your home university

Haida Gwaii Summer Term in Social-Ecological Systems (May 14 - June 2, 2018)
Instructors: Dr. Dan McCarthy, Jisgang Nika Collison, and Gaagwiis Jason
Alsop.
Two Courses: 1) Social-Ecological Change: An Introduction to Systems
Thinking and Resilience; and 2) Environmental Assessment in Cross-Cultural
and Indigenous Contexts.
Website: http://hghes.ca/summer-terms/

Haida Gwaii Summer Term in Plants, People, and Place (June 4 - 23, 2018)
Intructors: Dr. Nancy Turner, Dr. Andy MacKinnon, and Kii'iljuus Barbara
Wilson
Two Courses: 1) Plant Ecology and Diversity; and, 2) Ethnoecology and
Ethnobotany
Website: http://hghes.ca/summer-terms/

Deadline to apply: March 5th, 2018

Application: http://hghes.ca/apply-summer/

We are seeking bright and highly motivated applicants; please share with
students or individuals who might be interested in such an opportunity.

For more information on these summer terms, and/or on our Fall 2018 and
Winter 2019 terms, follow this link: http://hghes.ca

Kind regards,
Carlos

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Carlos G. A. Ormond, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Haida Gwaii Higher Education Society
Office: 250-559-7885 ext. 232  Cell: 604-512-8254
Web: hghes.ca

[ECOLOG-L] To Post: New Courses and Approaching Deadlines for Training at Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation

[NZP-SCBI Training]

Graduate/Professional Training at Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation
The Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation, a partnership between George 
Mason University and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), is 
proud to announce their upcoming 2018 courses. We're excited to be offering a 
number of new courses. All courses are between 5 to 12-day intensive 
residential courses hosted in our sustainably-built Academic Center on the 
grounds of SCBI in Front Royal, Virginia, USA. All courses offer continuing 
education credits (CEUs) and some can be taken for graduate credit. Limited 
scholarships are available for eligible applicants. See our upcoming offerings 
below and check out our website (http://SMConservation.gmu.edu) for more course 
details and pricing.

Course: Communication and Facilitation Skills for Conservation Managers (new!)
Date: April 16-20, 2018 (apply by Feb 5 for priority consideration)
Details: The IUCN SSC Conservation Planning Specialist Group, in partnership 
with other leading international conservation organizations, will be delivering 
a professional training course designed to enable conservation managers, 
scientists and students to manage group decision-making processes more 
effectively. In today's world many of the conservation problems we solve, 
decisions we take and plans we develop involve collaboration with other people 
and organizations. Such collaboration is difficult to achieve and requires a 
certain set of interpersonal and process skills to be most effective. This 
course is designed to achieve this, building your competencies around 
listening, conflict resolution, team development, problem-solving and 
collective group decision-making.  By the end of the course you should feel 
better equipped to manage internal meetings, difficult inter-personal 
discussions and design multi-stakeholder planning workshops.  

Course: Camera Trapping Study Design and Data Analysis for Occupancy and 
Density Estimation
Date: June 4-15, 2018
Details: This course provides a theoretical and analytical background in the 
use of camera traps to address ecological and conservation-oriented questions 
including the estimation of animal abundance, density and occupancy, and the 
monitoring of population trends over time. In addition to 3-4 day modules on 
both occupancy modeling and density estimation using spatially-explicit 
approaches (SCR), the course includes a module on data management, introductory 
work in the program R, and time for focused work with instructors on 
participants' own datasets. SCR analysis will be done in R using the package 
"oSCR". Occupancy modeling will be taught in the program Presence, with 
additional work in R. 

Additional Upcoming Courses:
-Practical Zoo Nutrition Management (May 7-11, 2018)
-Non-Invasive Techniques and Applications in Wildlife Endocrinology (new!) 
(July 23 - August 3, 2018)
-Ecology and Conservation of Migratory Birds (September 17-28, 2018)
-Bioinformatics Analysis for Conservation Genomics (new!) (October 10-19, 2018) 

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant/Associate Professor of Fire Ecology, University of Nevada

[Weisberg, Peter]

Assistant/Associate Professor of Fire Ecology

Job Description:
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science (NRES) at the 
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) seeks to fill a tenure-track position in Fire 
Ecology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This position will be an 
integral component of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), the Nevada 
Agricultural Experiment Station, the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension 
and the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources.

UNR's location at the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada and the western edge of 
the Great Basin provides an unparalleled opportunity to study wildfire across 
diverse fire regimes and ecosystem types, and along the broadest of 
environmental gradients. We seek a collaborative scientist with the ability to 
interact with existing research programs addressing forest and landscape 
ecology, invasive plants, rangeland ecology, restoration ecology, wildlife 
ecology, soil science, hydrology, and remote sensing. Preferred candidates will 
demonstrate an ability to link theory and application in their research, and 
will have fire-related interests spanning rangeland and/or forest landscapes. 
Potential areas of expertise sought for this position include: 1) the direct or 
indirect effects of fire on populations, communities or ecosystems, including 
fire-climate interactions; 2) the use of fire or fire surrogates for managing 
and restoring ecological systems; or 3) the role of fire in regulating 
ecological patterns and processes over a variety of scales. The successful 
candidate will establish an innovative and extramurally funded research program 
in fire ecology that is nationally and internationally recognized, while also 
demonstrating a commitment to seek inter-disciplinary solutions to applied 
problems pertinent to Great Basin and Sierra Nevada ecosystems. Numerous 
opportunities exist to collaborate locally and regionally with extension 
personnel and federal and state agencies on fire, restoration and resource 
management issues.

In addition to developing a robust, collaborative, and externally-funded 
research program focused on fire ecology, this new position will join existing 
faculty in building a vibrant undergraduate program in ecological restoration 
and management. Teaching expectations will include an undergraduate course in 
Fire Ecology and Management and another undergraduate or graduate course in the 
candidate's area of expertise.

For full consideration of applications, all materials must be submitted by 
Friday, February 23, 2018.

Department Information:
NRES is a multi-disciplinary department offering programs in Wildlife Ecology 
and Conservation, Environmental Science, Forest Management and Ecology, and 
Ecohydrology.  The Department currently has 20 full-time faculty and will 
conduct searches for 3 - 5 tenure-track faculty positions within the next two 
years.  Departmental faculty are engaged in basic and applied interdisciplinary 
research programs that address local, national, and international issues, and 
collaborate with a broad spectrum of agency and community partners.  Faculty 
are committed to high quality education programs that prepare students for 
natural resource careers or graduate school.  NRES has experienced recent 
increases in undergraduate enrollment (70% increase from 2012-2016 >450 
undergraduates).  In addition to its departmental MS graduate program, NRES 
faculty participate in three interdisciplinary graduate programs and support an 
average of 35 MS and 25 PhD students per academic year.  NRES receives an 
average $3 million in research awards per year.  There are multiple field sites 
in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin that are ideal for research and teaching, 
including UNR's Whittell Forest, UC Berkeley's Sagehen Creek Field Station and 
the Porter Canyon Experimental Watershed, among other locations.

Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. by hire date with specialization in fire ecology, forestry, range 
science, ecology, geography, or closely-related fields; strong publication 
record; potential to develop a nationally-competitive research program; 
potential for excellence in teaching; expertise that complements and expands 
the research capacity of the department; ability to collaborate productively 
with land management agencies, fire managers, cooperative extension, and/or 
various stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications:
Postdoctoral experience; teaching or mentoring experience. On-the-ground 
experience in applied fire science, such as prescribed fire, fire effects 
monitoring, or wildland fire management.

To apply and for more information, please visit: 
https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Professor--Fire-Ecology_R0107236-1

For questions, please contact: Dr. Peter Weisberg, Search Chair, 

[ECOLOG-L] Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshop Application Period Closes Feb. 1

[Daita Serghi]

Dear Colleagues,

Apply to attend the Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshop 

 by Feb. 1 to join approximately 30 faculty sustainability leaders ready to 
make substantive change at their institution. 

This workshop, based on the Piedmont/Ponderosa model, will feature 
presentations, exercises, discussions and more during the two-day event.

Past participants say this workshop is an “awesome combo of lecture, small 
group and physical activity” that “provided all that I expected to get and a 
chance to talk with so many interesting folks about ideas and programs.”

Spots are limited. Apply today! 

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at 
daita.ser...@aashe.org .

All the best,
Daita

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Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
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[ECOLOG-L] PhD in Community ecology

[Edd Hammill]

PhD POSITION IN AQUATIC COMMUNITY ECOLOGY 
The Spatial Community Ecology Laboratory at Utah State University 
(http://www.eddhammill.com/) is seeking PhD applicants to undertake 
research in the field of freshwater community ecology. Current areas of 
interest include – 1) The evolutionary responses of mosquitoes to 
pesticide contamination. 2) Understanding the relationships between 
habitat condition, aquatic community health, and ecosystem function. 3) 
How do changes in water conditions affect interactions between 
predators, prey, and competitors? 4) Can distributions of aquatic 
insects inform conservation decisions? Candidates with other specific 
research interests are encouraged to suggest projects in their 
application.

The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped laboratory, 
and Utah State University’s nearby outdoor Aquatic Research Facility 
that houses 90 mesocosms and experimental ponds. In addition the 
research group has strong ties to research stations in Costa Rica, 
Brazil, Canada and Australia that will be available for field projects. 
A knowledge of the statistical programming package R, and/or ArcGIS, and 
conversational ability in either Spanish or Portuguese will be looked 
upon favorably. Candidates should be reasonably physically fit, and be 
able to carry a 40lb backpack 1 mile.  
Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive 
Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 
departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and 
diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a 
community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City 
in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski 
resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational 
opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high 
quality of life.  For more information on Logan see 
http://www.tourcachevalley.com.

Initial funding for tuition and salary will be through a Quinney PhD 
Scholarship, which covers the first two years, subsequent years will be 
covered through other awards. Candidates contact myself initially and 
then we apply together for the fellowship. Candidates are strongly 
encouraged to apply for external fellowships through the NSF and other 
sources. Candidates will be provided extensive support with the 
application process. Starting salaries are $18,700 for a PhD. In 
addition, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work as 
teaching assistants to supplement their starting salaries.
Please contact Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu, 435 265 5964) for more 
information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any 
publications, details of their research interests). Initial review of 
applications will begin Jan 30th 2018.

Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - 
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0J=en

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral researcher opportunity: Analyst of community-based natural resource management data

[Alastair Harborne]

The Tropical Fish Ecology Lab (http://tropicalfishecologylab.com, PI Alastair 
Harborne) at Florida International University (FIU) is looking to hire a 
post-doctoral researcher to work on an exciting new project examining 
community-based natural resource management in Indonesia. The project is in 
collaboration with Conservation International, Rare, Wildlife Conservation 
Society, and World Wildlife Fund (the Alliance for Conservation Evidence). The 
work at FIU will synthesize existing marine protected area (MPA) monitoring 
data from across institutions and geographies to examine how and why MPA 
status, trends, and impacts vary across Indonesia.  In so doing, the project 
will accelerate national-level marine spatial planning, strategic 
prioritization, and MPA implementation.

The position is for 20 months at a competitive salary, and the successful 
candidate must be able to start by late March 2018 and attend a US-based 
initial project meeting in April. The position will include multiple visits to 
Indonesia to attend project workshops and work with project partners.

Required skills:
* Experience with ArcGIS, statistical analyses, and management of 
large and diverse data sets
* Experience of social science research, particularly relating to 
marine conservation
* Ability to work and live in south Florida and travel repeatedly 
to Indonesia
* Track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
* Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable skills:
* Experience of marine community-based natural resource management, 
particularly in tropical areas
* Experience of working in south-east Asia
* Experience of disseminating research results to a range of 
stakeholders

To apply: Please contact Dr Alastair Harborne at 
aharb...@fiu.edu (subject 'ACES position'), and attach 
a covering letter addressing each of the required and desirable skills, plus a 
full CV including the names of at least two references. The deadline is Feb 2nd 
2018, with interviews soon afterwards.

About our lab: We are a growing team of researchers interested in all aspects 
of coral-reef fishes and the impacts of environmental change in the Caribbean 
and Pacific.

About our university: FIU is a public research university in Miami with a 
highly diverse, vibrant, and growing student body that offers more than 180 
study programs. Our multiple campuses serve over 56,000 students, placing FIU 
among the 5 largest universities in the nation. FIU holds a Carnegie Research 1 
designation (highest research activity), and is the largest majority minority 
RI institution in the US.

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Dr Alastair Harborne
Assistant Professor
Tropical Fish Ecology Lab
http://tropicalfishecologylab.com

Department of Biological Sciences - Marine Sciences Program
Florida International University,
MSB 352, Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151 Street,
North Miami, Florida 33181, USA

Tel: +1-305-919-4232
email: alastair.harbo...@fiu.edu
Skype name: al_harborne
Twitter: @alharborne
Website: https://marine.fiu.edu/faculty/alastair-harborne/

Ecology Editor, Coral Reefs: 
http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/ecology/journal/338
ResearcherID: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/F-6155-2013

[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Associate job opening at Kansas Department of Health and Envrionment

[Elizabeth Smith [KDHE]]

Kansas Department of Health and Environment is hiring an Environmental 
Associate to work as part of a stream bioassessment field crew.  Experienced 
fish taxonomists are especially encouraged to apply.  This position will entail 
significant fieldwork in line with EPA's National Rivers and Streams Assessment 
methodology.  The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a team 
environment and have demonstrated skills in field science as well as coursework 
or work experience the following areas: water quality sampling, sampling of 
stream biota, office skills (including familiarity with mapping and data 
management software), and project planning and logistics.  Long workdays and 
multi-day trips are the norm, and the work requires the ability to navigate 
rough terrain and streambanks, sometimes with heavy equipment.  Fieldwork 
travel is in a state vehicle, and travel expenses are paid by the agency.   
This is a benefits eligible, full time, temporary position.  The listing opens 
on 01/12/2017 at 8:00 pm and closes 01/26/2017. For further information,  
http://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/job/job-postings?id=188640 
(KDHE, Requisition number 188640).  If you have any questions about the 
position, please contact  KDHE OPS at recrui...@ks.gov 
or 785-296-4486.

[ECOLOG-L] 2 week wildlife field course, May 13-26 2018

[McDonald, John E.]

The Northeast Section of  The Wildlife Society, in cooperation with Castleton 
University and the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, will be hosting our 
10th annual 2-week Wildlife Field Course in Castleton, Vermont, May 13-26, 2018.

Please visit the course website for details and application materials:   
http://wildlife.org/ne-section/about/student-field-course/

The course fee is $950 and includes 3 undergraduate or graduate credits through 
Castleton University and room and board for the 2 weeks.  The course is housed 
at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's Edward Kehoe Conservation Camp 
near Castleton with much field work on the nearby Bird Mountain Wildlife 
Management Area.  The course emphasizes hands-on experience with basic field 
techniques (small mammal trapping, bird point counts, habitat sampling, 
radiotelemetry, etc.) and small group work organized around the theme of 
conducting a biological inventory.   We also provide hunter education training 
and certification in Project Wild. The course is led by practicing wildlife 
biologists and ecologists who volunteer their time to serve as instructors 
providing great networking opportunities and career perspectives during evening 
discussion sessions.  We usually have 20+ guest instructors from various state 
and federal agencies, consulting firms, and universities.  The 
November/December 2017  issue of The Wildlife Professional (www.wildlife.org) 
has a short article on the course if you have access to it.

Enrollment is capped at 20 students, don't get stuck on the waiting list, sign 
up soon.   Please do not reply to this email with questions but contact me at: 
twsmcdon...@gmail.com.


Dr. John E. McDonald, Jr.
President (2017-18) and Fellow, The Wildlife Society
Associate Professor
Department of Environmental Science
204D Wilson Hall
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA 01086
jemcdon...@westfield.ma.edu
413-572-8393 (w)
413-446-8389 (cell)
Associate Editor, Wildlife Society Bulletin, Journal of Wildlife Management,and 
Ursus

http://www.westfield.ma.edu/academics/environmental-science-department

Like us on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/pages/Westfield-State-Environmental-Science/168696726672260

[ECOLOG-L] Applications for the summer LSAMP REU programs in Costa Rica are open until January 31

[Adriana Baltodano Fuentes]

We are currently accepting applications!

Applications for the summer LSAMP REU programs in Costa Rica are open until 
January 31! Please pass the word along to any interested students!

The Organization for Tropical Studies will be hosting two NSF LSAMP REU 
programs this upcoming summer at two of our world-renowned research stations: 
La Selva and Las Cruces. This opportunity is open to undergraduates who are (1) 
U.S. citizens or permanent residents, (2) members of underrepresented minority 
groups (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska 
Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders), and (3) enrolled in 
an LSAMP program. Graduating seniors (May or August 2018) are not eligible.

The REU program is:

* 9-weeks in a tropical research station in Costa Rica

* All expenses paid

* $550/week stipend

* Students co-design their projects

* Only LSAMP students are eligible
This REU program will provide undergraduate students with unparalleled access 
to tropical forest ecosystems, mentoring by experienced tropical ecology 
researchers, and training in field research methodology. Each student will work 
with an on-station mentor as well as an on-campus mentor from his/her home 
institution to ensure the integration of the summer research experience into 
students' academic careers.

Students from diverse ethnic and academic backgrounds will complete an 
independent research project in the field, from the project planning stage 
through to symposium presentation and potential publication. Undergraduates 
will be selected through a competitive application process for a nine-week 
research program at La Selva Research Station or Las Cruces Research Station in 
Costa Rica. Students will be immersed in a rich academic community of 
researchers conducting novel tropical research and will attend workshops on 
field skills, current research in tropical biology, international research 
ethics, statistics, and scientific written and oral communication. Participants 
will also be exposed to environmental, social, and cultural issues surrounding 
the Station.

Applying
A complete REU application will consist of: 1) REU Student Application Form, 2) 
A Letter of Recommendation from an On-Campus Mentor, 3) A Letter of 
Recommendation from a Faculty Member, 4) Official Transcript(s). Details can be 
found on our website: 
www.tropicalstudies.org/reu. Incomplete 
applications will not be considered.


Please pass the word along to any interested students!

Thank you,

Adriana Baltodano-Fuentes, M.Sc.
Organization for Tropical Studies
Undergraduate Programs Coordinator - Costa Rica
(506) 2524 0607 ext. 1520
www.tropicalstudies.org
Pronouns: she/her/hers

[ECOLOG-L] ESA and EcologyPlus Call for Mentors: Share Your Passion

[Teresa Mourad]

Register by Jan 31
http://ecologyplus.esa.org/

With the Ecological Society of America as Lead Partner, the EcologyPlus 
alliance ​invites​ ​research scientists and professionals​ ​to​ ​join our team 
of mentors in an exciting new career pathways pilot project using a​ 
​collective impact​ ​approach​ ​to​ ​broadening​ ​participation​ ​of 
underrepresented minorities in​ ​ecology​ and fields where ecology plays a 
significant role. EcologyPlus uses a collective impact approach and works with 
15 partners in the Washington DC – Baltimore region to provide opportunities 
for undergraduates, graduate and recent graduates to explore ecological and 
environmental careers over two years. This project is made possible with an 
award from the National Science Foundation through the NSF INCLUDES (Inclusion 
across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in 
Engineering and Science) program.

Why Mentor in EcologyPlus?

·   Share your passion for ecology with the next generation of scientists

·   Join a network of your peers to share experiences in mentoring and 
discover the wide range of careers in ecology

·   Attract diverse talented students and recent graduates for your 
programs, internship or employment opportunities

·   ​Mentors will be recognized by the Ecological Society of America

Who Should Register
All scientists, educators and professionals in the workforce across all sectors 
are welcome to apply.  Scientists and professionals from agencies, nonprofits 
and business are especially encouraged to apply. Mentors should be able to 
commit for at least one year. To be accepted as a mentor, you must be in the 
workforce. We are not accepting graduate students as mentors for the pilot. We 
welcome mentors from anywhere in the world.  Mentors in the Washington DC – 
Baltimore region will have the opportunity to meet with mentees.

Questions? Contact ecologyp...@esa.org


Teresa
Teresa Mourad
Director, Education and Diversity Programs
ESA Office of Education and Diversity 
Programs

1990 M St NW Ste 700
Washington DC 20036
Tel: 202-833-8773 | Fax: 202-833-8775
ter...@esa.org


Join the nation’s largest community of professional ecologists.
Become a member: www.esa.org/join

[ECOLOG-L] Job: pollinator field technician, Rutgers University

[Lucia Weinman]

A PhD student in the Winfree lab at Rutgers University is seeking two research 
field 
technicians to conduct fieldwork for a project investigating the habitat 
requirements of 
forest-associated bees. Technicians will be responsible for collecting bee 
specimens and 
conducting plant surveys at forest sites throughout New Jersey. This is an 
eight week 
position running April 1 2018 to May 31 (start and end dates are flexible) for 
40 hours a 
week. Pay is $14 per hour. All driving mileage will be reimbursed.

 

The preferred applicant will have experience conducting fieldwork and 
identifying plants, 
as well as a willingness to work long hours outside and wake up early. A 
personal vehicle is 
required for this job.


To apply, please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this 
job, your 
resume, and names and contact information for two references as a single PDF to 
Colleen 
Smith (cms...@rutgers.edu). Please place “Forest bee tech application” in the 
subject 
line of your email. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue 
until 
positions are filled.

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral position on high seas fisheries and large marine reserves at Stanford University

[Francesco Ferretti]

Position Summary:

We seek candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Position who will join Stanford 
University’s 
Hopkins Marine Station to conduct new research on resource overexploitation in 
the open 
ocean and protection of large marine reserves. The research will evaluate the 
status of large 
predatory fish such as northern bluefin tunas, sharks, and billfishes with 
innovative analytical 
and technological approaches. The postdoctoral position will be based in the 
Block lab 
(https://www.stanfordblocklab.org/) and the researcher will work with Dr. 
Barbara Block and 
Dr. Francesco Ferretti on fisheries stock assessments, mark-recapture and 
habitat models for 
large pelagic predators, machine learning approaches and spatial models for 
data from 
animal-borne electronic tags and remotely sensed fishing vessels. The 
Postdoctoral candidate 
will conduct research focused on creating innovative conceptual approaches and 
analyses in 
support of management of pelagic fisheries and marine ecosystems and will be 
expected to 
interact with tuna regional fisheries management organization such as ICCAT, 
IATC, WCFPC 
and IOTC and other federal and international fisheries management institutions. 
In particular, 
she or he will design and conduct analyses and models aimed at quantifying 
population 
reference points for fisheries management, habitat suitability models, 
population dynamics 
models and large-scale characterization of industrial fishing dynamics. We seek 
a creative 
individual with expertise in a relevant ecological, oceanographic or fisheries 
discipline (e.g., 
quantitative marine ecology, fisheries science, statistical modeling –using 
both Bayesian and 
frequentist approaches - and spatial analyses) and the ability to effectively 
work in 
interdisciplinary teams on cross-cutting issues. The researchers should have 
proficiency in 
programming languages such as R, MATLAB, or Python, experience with state of 
the art 
fisheries stock assessment models, approaches and software, data visualization, 
programming, data management/protocol, version control, coding, metadata, 
ability to 
manage servers and relational databases. Given the focus and goals of the 
project and of the 
groups involved, we seek a person with experience and/or interest in both 
advancing scientific 
frontiers and addressing real-world challenges of sustainability in the open 
ocean. The position 
is for one year, starting in 2018, with potential for renewal up to four years.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field and preferably 
1-2 years of 
experience in advanced technical work, including demonstrated ability to 
analyze complex 
systems and solve advanced technical problems, capability to source, handle and
analyze large and disparate dataset type and formats, using spatial analytic 
methods, stock 
assessment models, Bayes and hierarchical modeling approaches, and experience 
in 
environmental data analysis/interpretation using statistical methods and/or 
modeling. 
Preference will be given to those with some proficiency in marine science 
methods and 
technologies, issues related to fisheries, as well as demonstrated scientific 
productivity 
through peer-review publications. Candidates must possess strong teamwork 
skills and ability 
to work effectively with students and staff, as well as work successfully 
within an 
interdisciplinary group of researchers. The successful candidate will be a 
self-starter, with the 
ability to work independently on quantitative problems in a multidisciplinary 
framework, and as 
a member of a team.
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will 
receive 
consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 
gender identity, 
national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic 
protected by law.

To be considered, interested candidates should provide a cover letter and 
Curriculum Vitae 
and the names and contacts of three references to Barbara Block at 
bl...@stanford.edu. The 
position is to be filled in the winter quarter of 2018.

[ECOLOG-L] stable isotope summer school in April 2018 in Konstanz, Germany

[Stable Isotope Group-Uni Konstanz]

Dear all,
we would like to announce that the deadline for application for participation 
in our summer school "What can we learn from the past and the future? Stable 
isotopes in ancient and contemporary environments" which is taking place at the 
University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany, 15-19th April 2018 is approaching 
(20th January)!

https://www.uni-konstanz.de/stableisotopeskonstanz2018/about-the-event/'

The summer school is intended for early career scientists (PhD students and 
postdocs).

Deadline for applications: 20th January 2018

We welcome contributions on a wide range of topics related to the study of 
isotopes including: Environmental Science, Ecology, Paleoecology, Biochemistry, 
Archaeology, Food Science, Forensic, Medicine, Hydrology and Geochemistry etc.
A special session will be allocated for statistics and data analysis and an 
introductory course in stable isotopes (for applicants without a prior 
experience) will be also provided.
Additionally, a special discussion panel is planned on ‘career perspectives for 
female scientists in stable isotope science and related fields’.

Konstanz is a beautiful town next to Lake Constance, one of the biggest lakes 
in Europe.
The area offers plenty of possibilities for short excursions by boat, bike and 
public transportation.
The proximity to the Alps also makes it an ideal destination especially for 
those who love nature.

Kind regards,

Elizabeth and Ioanna




--
Dr. Elizabeth Yohannes & Dr. Ioanna Salvarina
Stable Isotope Group
Limnological Institute
University of Konstanz
Mainaustr. 252,
78464, Konstanz
Germany


https://cms.uni-konstanz.de/stable-isotope-group/group-members/

[ECOLOG-L] Symposium: Population Biology of Vector-borne Diseases, 2/24/18

[Andrea Silletti (Univ. of Georgia)]

On February 24th 2018, the Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases at
the University of Georgia is hosting a special symposium on the population
biology of vector-borne diseases. This event will feature 17 lectures from a
world-class group of scientists, a catered lunch, poster session, and
reception.  This event will be held at the Odum School of Ecology in Athens,
GA. 

This is a great opportunity for practicing scientists and students to hear
from leaders in the fields of biology, ecology, veterinary medicine,
entomology, epidemiology, biostatistics, and geography, whose work focuses
on the rapidly growing field of vector-borne diseases. Following the
individual lectures, our speakers will form a panel to discuss the future
directions of this field and a closing poster session and reception will
provide the opportunity to spark future collaborative research.

For more information on our speakers, topics, registration, and travel
information, visit http://ceid.uga.edu/vector-symposium/ 

A student travel scholarship is available to alleviate costs associated with
attendance. Applications will be accepted through Monday February 5th using
the form found at http://ceid.uga.edu/vector-symposium/422-2/
 
Questions can be directed to:
Mr. Trippe Ross (tross...@uga.edu)
Administrative Specialist
Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases